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Dermatol Nurs
; 12(4): 258-63; quiz 264-5, 2000 Aug.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-11912664
ABSTRACT
Glucocorticosteroids (GCS) have been frequently used for a number of dermatologic conditions since the early 1950s. These drugs continue to be very efficacious, yet there are serious side effects associated with their long-term use. Significant complications produced by GCS can be minimized by proper management and precautions. All health care professionals should be aware of these strategies and nursing personnel can play a vital role in helping patients adhere to the guidelines of preventing adverse events.